This is Erik Sowinski, photo via ESPN TV by Kathy Camara

Erik Sowinski has competed in the last dozen indoor Championships, and at the ATL Meet #2, Erik set a new 800m PB, 1:45.69! Sowinski competes everywhere! I have seen him all over Europe duriing the indoor season and outdoor season!

Triple World Champion Noah Lyles set to return to Boston for New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Feb. 4 World silver medalist Gabby Thomas and 2022 World Champion Jake Wightman confirmed for the 29th-annual event at the TRACK at New Balance

Defending Champion Alicia Monson and World Bronze Medalist Konstanze Klosterhalfen Headline Terrific Women’s 3000m at the 115th Millrose Games, February 11th at The Armory

Is this the end of the road for Akani Simbine after losing his titles in 2022?

On Saturday, February 13, Erik will compete in the Men’s 800m at the 2021 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.

New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Live At Ocean Breeze, Staten Island: Erik Sowinski – Excited To Be Back!

By Jeff Benjamin

Bryce Hoppel, Erik Sowinski, ATL #2, Men’s 800m, photo via ESPN TV by Kathy Camara

“I’m extremely excited to be back to Ocean Breeze for the competition this weekend. Being able to have a track meet at an awesome venue like Ocean Breeze during these times is huge for the athletes. I’m very thankful to everyone involved in putting the meet on for having me here.

Bryce Hoppel, Erik Sowinski, ATL #2, Men’s 800m, photo via ESPN TV by Kathy Camara

Training has been going really well. I’m 2 weeks off of a fresh personal best in the indoor 800m which was also the 6th fastest time ever run by an American indoors. The weird year last year gave me some extra time to work on my weaknesses and I’m excited where things are at headed into a big outdoor season and am hoping for a big race here at Ocean Breeze on Saturday.”

Bryce Hoppel, Charlie Griece Erik Sowinski, Craig Engels, (all set 800m PBs!) ATL #2, Men’s 800m, photo via ESPN TV by Kathy Camara

Bell Lap

Although no live spectators are allowed, the 2021 New Balance Grand Prix will be shown live on NBC from 4 to 6. P.m. on Saturday, February 13th. The event is the only gold-level U.S. stop on the World Athletics Indoor Tour.

For further information check out https://www.nbindoorgrandprix.com

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Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin has written for 30 years for American Track and Field along with RunBlogRun. The Former President of the Staten Island AC & Chair of the Staten Island Running Association was the 5th man scorer for his Susan Wagner High School NYC XC City Championship team. Also a member of the College of Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame for XC, Jeff currently serves as the LDR Chairman for USATF NY. A passionate (or fanatical) follower of the Sport, some of Jeff's subjects have included Sebastian Coe, Emma Coburn, Eamonn Coghlan, Matt Centrowitz, Jim Spivey, Galen Rupp, Joe Newton, Tom Fleming, Ajee’ Wilson, Bill Rodgers, Allan Webb, Abel Kiviat, Jordan Hassay, Marty Liquori, Caster Semenya, Rod Dixon, Carl Lewis and Jim Ryun as well as Book Reviews and articles covering meets and races in the Northeast U.S.
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